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Bhagavad Gita · BG 17.17

Sanskrit Word Breakdown & Grammatical Analysis

शब्दार्थ एवं व्याकरण विश्लेषण · श्लोक 17.17

Analyzed Sanskrit Words11
Sanskrit Char Count79
Average Word Length6.7 chars

श्रद्धया परया तप्तं तपस्तत्ित्रविधं नरैः।अफलाकाङ्क्षिभिर्युक्तैः सात्त्विकं परिचक्षते

śhraddhayā parayā taptaṁ tapas tat tri-vidhaṁ naraiḥ aphalākāṅkṣhibhir yuktaiḥ sāttvikaṁ parichakṣhate

Word-by-Word Sanskrit to English Meaning

Sanskrit Word (पद)English Breakdown & Meaning
śhraddhayāwith faith
parayātranscendental
taptampracticed
tapaḥausterity
tatthat
trividham—three—fold
naraiḥby persons
aphalaākāṅkṣhibhiḥ—without yearning for material rewards
yuktaiḥsteadfast
sāttvikamin the mode of goodness
parichakṣhateare designated

Sanskrit Lexical FAQ & Insights

Q: What is the word-by-word Sanskrit meaning of Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17 Verse 17?

In Bhagavad Gita Chapter 17 Verse 17, the Sanskrit words translate literally as: śhraddhayā translates to "with faith", parayā translates to "transcendental", taptam translates to "practiced", tapaḥ translates to "austerity"... and so on for all remaining terms in the shlok.

Q: How many Sanskrit words are grammatically analyzed in Gita 17.17?

A total of 11 distinct Sanskrit terms are grammatically parsed and translated in the word breakdown of Gita Chapter 17 Verse 17.

Q: What is the meaning of the Sanskrit term "śhraddhayā" in Gita 17.17?

In the context of Gita Chapter 17 Verse 17, the word "śhraddhayā" translates to "with faith". It forms a key part of the verse's spiritual message.

Significance of Word-by-Word Sanskrit Study

Sanskrit is a highly inflected language where a single compound word (Samasa) can encapsulate profound philosophical concepts. By analyzing each term, seekers can uncover direct layers of meaning that standard poetic translations often miss. For example, words like dharma-kṣhetre and kuru-kṣhetre in verse 1 convey both the external battleground and the internal field of consciousness where righteousness encounters ego.

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